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In today's world, we are faced with many obstacles that prevent us from feeling our best. Our focus is to use modern medical science and traditional natural medical approaches to restore health. Our practice focuses on Acute and Chronic Conditions, Pain Management and Fertility using Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition and Medicinal Herbs.

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that addresses the root causes of illness, and promotes health and healing using natural therapies. It supports your body's own healing ability using an integrated approach to disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention.The strength and uniqueness of naturopathic medicine is founded on six principles:

First, do no harm
Safe, effective natural medicines are used that have a minimal risk of harmful side effects.

Identify and treat the causes
It's better to diagnose and remove the underlying causes of illness than to just temporarily treat the symptoms of disease.

Support the healing power of nature
The body has an incredible ability to heal itself when the obstacles to cure are removed and the optimal healing environment is provided.

Treat the whole person
To successfully treat the whole person, it's necessary to consider all of the physical, mental, emotional and environmental factors that are contributing to the current state of health.

Emphasize prevention
Future illnesses can be prevented by carefully assessing current risk factors and making appropriate changes.

About

About

Danika Sicard ND, MS.Ac. & Natacha Montpellier B.Sc., ND

Danika Sicard ND, MS.Ac.

Hi! My name is Danika Sicard and I began my career at the University of Ottawa completing an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics. This was the beginning of my particular interest in nutrition and healthy living. I began to incorporate concepts I had been taught into my daily life and experienced profound improvements in my general health, energy and state of mind. I decided then that my vocation lay in helping others to reach their health goals, prevent disease and to heal themselves.

I continued my studies and completed the four-year graduate degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. I augmented my professional credentials with a Master of Science in Acupuncture granted by the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut.

It wasn’t until my second child came along that I really became interested in autoimmune diseases. My daughter was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and even after extensive education in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture, I felt I needed to know more and that’s when I fell upon the Autoimmune Protocol and the teachings of Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. It was my mission to learn everything I could about her condition and other autoimmune conditions.

So, here I am today able to help people living with a variety of health conditions by offering them the direction and tools they need to achieve their optimal state of health.

Natacha Montpellier B.Sc, NDI've come to realize that one does not usually choose to become a Naturopathic Doctor when exploring career choices, but rather one falls into this career by happenstance. My journey into naturopathic medicine like many of my colleagues came as a complete surprise. I discovered naturopathic medicine during my Bachelor’s degree at Laurentian University in Sudbury where I was studying biomedical sciences with a focus in microbiology. At that point, I was considering a research career in microbiology; I knew nothing of naturopathic medicine or of its principles until a member of my family became ill.

Once I discovered Naturopathic medicine and it’s principles I was hooked. Naturopathic medicine empowers patients to take charge of their health to prevent illnesses, and when treatment is necessary it understands that one must treat the whole individual with safe and effective natural therapies. It was only during my final year of my bachelor’s degree that I decided that a career in Naturopathic Medicine was my true calling.

Throughout my four years at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Haiti and provide naturopathic care to those in need, as well as teach the community methods on how to improve their health. I’ve worked with children and adolescences; people who are HIV+; people who are experiencing menstrual problems, hormonal irregularities and fertility difficulties; individuals seeking assistance with weight management; people with digestive disorders and liver conditions, as well as those who live with chronic pain.

I am very excited to be working alongside Dr. Danika Sicard at Orléans Naturopath providing Naturopathic care in French and English in Orléans. I treat a variety of health conditions including women's health, hormonal problems, digestive issues, and pain management.

Services

Acupuncture
One of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world, acupuncture originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. Acupuncture is one of the key components of the system of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In the TCM system of medicine, the body is seen as a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces: yin and yang. The main assumption in TCM is that health is achieved by maintaining the body in a “balanced state” and that disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang. This imbalance leads to the blockage in the flow of qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. Helpful adjunctive treatments include, Moxa, Cupping, Guasha, and Tui na massage.

Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine utilizes diverse plant substances from around the world for their powerful healing and nutritional values. Naturopathic doctors use herbs from Europe, the Americas, China and India to prevent and alleviate illness. The flowers, roots, leaves or oils of a plant may be used in the remedy. Therapy may take the form of:
• Teas • Tinctures • Ointments • Essential oils • Capsules

Clinical Nutrition
Food is essential to life. However, the food we choose can make the difference between being well and being sick. Using food as medicine is one of the simplest ways to help heal the body. Applying a Functional Medicine approach can help target certain disease pathways and help restore health. For example, someone who has been in pain for many months or years may feel a decrease in their pain once they make some key dietary changes. Another example, the connection between blood sugar dysregulation and fertility issues. Diet has an immense impact on our health and it is essential to help restore quality of life.

Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicine is a natural, nontoxic therapeutic system of healing that assists the inherent ability of the body to heal itself. Homeopathy restores the body to homeostasis, or healthy balance, which is considered its natural state. The symptoms of a disease are regarded as the body's own defensive attempt to correct its imbalance, rather than as enemies to be defeated. Homeopathic remedies are designed to stimulate this internal curative process rather than to suppress the symptoms.

Lifestyle Counseling
Counseling and lifestyle modifications are important elements in overall health and should be considered when treating illness and disease. Lifestyle counseling, in conjunction with other naturopathic and traditional Chinese therapies, can provide support for those dealing with fertility issues, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and health problems, particularly chronic health problems.

Dry Salt Therapy

Dry Salt Therapy: It’s natural and gentle. And it works for a range of conditions — the everyday cold and the flu, allergies, respiratory ailments, skin conditions, even snoring, stress and fatigue.

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Latest Posts

It’s that time of year when we start to think about arming ourselves for the dreaded cold & flu season. There are many natural over the counter products that are very effective at preventing and shortening the course of a cold or flu. However, I like to caution my patients with autoimmune disease to think twice before grabbing the Echinacea or Cold FX off the shelf.

As a naturopathic doctor who has a special focus in fertility, pregnancy, and post-partum I am frequently taken aback by the small number of men joining their partners for fertility optimization. According to the Canadian government, 30% of all fertility issues originate solely in the male partner1. However, the female partner is often the only one seeking care to enhance her fertility and chances of conception.